About Totonoya
About 30 minutes by car northeast of central Kanazawa, tucked into a quiet mountain village surrounded by a rich variety of trees, you'll find Nouka Minshuku Totonoya — a farmhouse guesthouse born from a 50-year-old vacant house, renovated with the help of volunteers and opened to guests in 2021.
Visitors come from across Japan and abroad — so far we've welcomed guests from countries like Italy, the US, India, Malaysia and Switzerland — drawn by the unhurried rhythm of the satoyama landscape, the nostalgic charm of the old farmhouse, the vibrant flavors of food grown close to nature, and the local culture that has been woven into this place over generations.
What you'll find at Totonoya is something rare: a slower kind of time and space, a step outside the everyday. It's not only about matching the pace of nature — it's also shaped by the presence of the “yadomori” (guesthouse keeper) who looks after the house. Sharing meals, conversation, and daily tasks with the yadomori, the okami (host), and the friends who help run the guesthouse, you may find yourself reconnecting with feelings that everyday life often leaves behind.
Part of the joy of Totonoya is that no two visits are quite the same. Depending on when you come, you might join the open-air restaurant held once a month, help harvest vegetables or spend time with the goats and chickens, take part in a Bon dance festival, browse a local market, join a pottery or tea ceremony event, or even enjoy a music performance from a far-off country. And if you'd like, a short trip into central Kanazawa is a wonderful way to experience the traditional culture of the former Kaga domain, one of Japan's great historic castle towns.
Lending a hand with seasonal satoyama farming.
Sometimes, the kitchen becomes a cozy space where you can deepen bonds through cooking with guests from various places.
A cozy dinner party with Totonoya staff and our guests.
Basic Information
Address: Ha-83, Fukubatake-machi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa 920-0167, JAPAN
Tel: 076-209-7871
Mail: totonoya.guest@gmail.com
Check-in: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Total rooms: 2 rooms (accommodates up to 7 guests), non-smoking
Facilities: Freezer/refrigerator (shared), microwave (shared), toaster, rice cooker, stove, various cooking utensils, dishes & cutlery, glasses & cups, hair dryer, unit bath, electric fan, washer/dryer
*Please note that facilities are basically shared.
Amenities: Shampoo, conditioner, body soap, toothbrush set, bath towel, face towel, slippers
Wi-Fi: Available (Please note that guests using SoftBank or Y!mobile may experience poor signal due to the mountainous location.)
Parking: Available (for guests only, 4 spaces)
Pets: Not allowed
Payment methods: Cash and PayPay only
Notes
- Depending on the season, various insects may enter the house. We have insecticide available, so please let us know if you need it.
- The large hall, living room, and kitchen on the 1st floor are shared spaces.
- You are welcome to use the kitchen freely for meals. Please return any dishes you use to their original condition. Please bring your own seasonings and condiments.
- The 2nd floor of Totonoya is a share house, and residents also use the shared spaces. Please be considerate of one another when using these areas.
Registration Information:
Ryokan Business Act Permit | Kanazawa City Health Center | Kanazawa City Directive No. 15083 (指令収衛指第15083号)
Note: the registration number above (指令収衛指第) has been transcribed as provided — please double-check this string against the original permit document before publishing.